Systems Engineer

Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real‑life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges.

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start:
Yes. Clearance type:
Top Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

• Contribute to the definition and evolution of system architecture using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Generate, allocate, and trace requirements across the system hierarchy; develop verification methodologies that meet NG and DoD standards.
• Author requirement sets and produce Interface Control Documents (ICDs) that precisely define internal and external system interfaces.
• Create and coordinate customer deliverables (technical reports, trade studies, compliance matrices) for program reviews and external stakeholders.
• Participate in lab‑based demonstrations and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing to validate system behavior against requirements.
• Lead cross‑functional reviews (design, trade, verification) and ensure compliance with engineering processes (CMMI, DO178C, MISRAC, NQA1).
• Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in requirements management, verification planning, and MBSE modeling.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or Master’s degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience.
• US Citizenship with an active US Government Top Secret Clearance, at the time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering for mission critical or defense work with an emphasis in hardware or software.
• 7+ years of experience in full lifecycle work (concept, development, verification, sustainment).
• 5+ years of experience with MBSE tools (Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML, etc) and the ability to develop and maintain system models.
• 5+ years of experience in writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements (e.g., using DOORS).
• 5+ years of experience defining verification plans, test procedures, and executing system level verification activities.
• Experience in creating and governing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for hardware, software, and external system interfaces.
• Experience with common engineering standards (CMMI, DO178C, MILSTD
  498, NQA1) and safety critical development practices.
• Basic proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and test automation (not a primary development role).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear technical documentation and present to senior leadership and customers.

• Experience conducting lab‑based hardware demonstrations and integrating system models with test rigs.
• Direct exposure to Nuclear Surety and Nuclear Safety systems (e.g., NQA1, DOE safety standards).
• Experience with Safety Critical standards such as DO254, IEC 61508, or MILSTD
  882.
• Familiarity with model based test generation and automated test frameworks.
• Professional certifications (e.g., INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional, Certified MBSE).

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Pa…